Communications at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you are interested in studying Communications, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 communications degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communications graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 63% women (44) and 37% men (26).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 70 bachelor’s communications degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 63% were women (44) and 37% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.